HaitiBenjaminCSA II 5A

COUNTRY FACTS

Cap i ta l & Larges t C i ty

The capital of Haiti and the largest city is Port-au-Prince.

Hai t i ’ s A rea

The area of the country of Haiti is 27,750 square km.

Cl imate The climate of Haiti is tropical meaning

that the temperature year-round is warm to hot and it is moist year-round.

Elevation Extremes

The high elevation extreme is at Chaine de la Selle which is at 2,680 m.

The low elevation extreme is the Caribbean Sea which is at 0 m.

Country’s Population

The population in Haiti is 9,801,664 people. This rate was as July 2012.

Life Expectancy (Male & Female)

The life expectancy for males in Haiti is 59 years old.

The life expectancy for females in Haiti is 62 years old.

Nationality and Ethnic Groups

The nationality of the people in Haiti is Haitian. While the ethnic groups are Blacks: 95% and Mulattos and Whites: 5%

Religions and Languages The major religions

in Haiti are Conquest, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Voodoo

The main languages spoken in Haiti are Creole and French

Government Type and Independence Day

The type of government in Haiti is a democracy and the Independence Day is January 1st, 1804

Head of State & Chief of State

The Head of State is Michel Martelly

The Chief of State is Boniface Alexandre

Unemployment Rate

Haiti’s unemployment rate is at an extremely high rate of 40.6%

Population Below Poverty Rate

The country of Haiti is a country with a very high poverty rate with 80% of it’s people being below the poverty line

Exchange Rates

The exchange rate of the Haitian Gourde is $1 to 42.15 gourdes

Airports (paved and unpaved) The number of

airports that are paved total 4 airports. There is 1 airport that is 2,438 to 3,047 m and 3 that are 914 to 1,523 m.

The number of airports that are unpaved total 10 airports. There are 2 between 914 and 1,523 m and 8 under 914 m.

COUNTRY SYMBOLS

Country Conventional Long Name and Flag

The conventional long name of Haiti is the Republic of Haiti

The Flag of Haiti is described as two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a centered white rectangle bearing the coat if arms, which contains a palm tree flanked by flags and two cannons

Country Motto

The motto that appears on the country coat of arms is “Unity makes strength”

The official national motto of Haiti that appears in the Constitution is “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity”

Haiti Coat of Arms/ Seal

The Haitian coat of arms and seal is isolated on a white background. This seal shows six draped flags of the country, which are located before a palm tree and cannons on a green lawn. There are items such as a drum, long guns, and ship anchors on the lawn. Above the palm tree there is the national symbol of freedom which is known as the Phrygian cap.

Country Bird/Animal

The National Bird of Haiti is the Hispaniola Trogon

WHERE IS HAITI LOCATED?

Map of Haiti

Haiti is located on the island of Hispaniola as you can see from the picture on the right.

Bordering Countries and Bodies of Water

The country of Haiti is on the island of Hispaniola with only the Dominican Republic that it shares a border with

The bodies of water that surround this country are the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea

HAITI’S HISTORY AND HISTORICAL FACTS

History of Haiti In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on Haiti and called

the entire island Hispaniola In 1503, the first slaves were brought to Haiti In 1749, the city of Port-au-Prince was established by Charles

Burnier On January 1st, 1804 Haiti was declared a independent nation

by the emperor Jean Jacques Dessalines In 1806, Jean Jacques Dessalines is assassinated In 1862, The United States finally grants Haiti diplomatic

recognition sending Frederick Douglass as its Consular Minister.

In 1915, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson sends marine troops to Haiti to establish control

In 1934, the U.S. withdraws from Haiti and three years later in 1937, thousands of Haitians living near the border are killed by Dominican Republic soldiers

In 1970, thousands of Haitians attempt to escape poverty by taking boats to Florida

In 1986, widespread rebellion against the president of Haiti breaks out and people are killed

In 1990, Haiti holds there first actual democratic elections 2004 marked the 200th year of independence in Haiti In September of 2004, Hurricane Jeanne is responsible for

the deaths of over 1,900 people In 2009, former president Bill Clinton is assigned as the

U.N. special envoy to Haiti In 2010, a 7.0 earthquake hits Haiti and kills over 230,000

and causes major damage all throughout the country

Major Historical Facts The first people to live in Haiti

were either slaves or farmers People first arrived in Haiti in

1503 and they were slaves The historical events Haiti is

known for are; 1. Earthquakes2. Dominican Republic massacre

of thousands of Haitians3. Fredrick Douglass becomes

Consular Minister to Haiti4. The second Republic is declared

on January 1st 1804 by Jean Jacques Dessalines

INDUSTRIES AND AGRICULTURE

Haiti’s Land Use and Industries

The major purpose the land is Haiti is used for is farming

The major industries are sugar refining, flour milling, textiles, cement and light assembly

FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM HAITI

Famous Musicians From Haiti

Jason Derulo Wyclef Jean

Other Famous People From Haiti Samuel Dalembert,

NBA player Jean Jacques Dessalines,

Leader of the First Black Republic

PLACES TO VISIT

Places to Visit

Port-au-Prince Carrefour

Places to Visit

Cite Soleil Martissant

Places to Visit

Bel Air Les Cayes

WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT HAITI?

Why I think you should visit Haiti Although Haiti may not seem to many to still have the

beauty it did before the earthquake, Haiti is still a very beautiful and rewarding place. Not only does Haiti have beaches to relax and mountains and monuments to site see at but it also has many places where you can help improve others lives. The culture is Haiti is diverse and food, music and traditional dance are important parts of their culture. The weather in Haiti is also very warm and relaxing but there are plenty of palm tree to relax under! Even though Haiti isn’t the traditional place where you would want for vacation if you visit you would want to keep going back.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliography (APA Format)

The World Bank: Working for a World Free of Poverty. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/haiti

Country Reports. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.countryreports.org/country/Haiti.htm

The World Factbook. (2012, Oct 14). Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ha.html

Travel & living abroad . (2012, Jan 27). Retrieved from http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/country-profile/north-central-america/haiti/

Haiti. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.compassion.com/about/where/haiti.htm

The Journal of the Louverture Project. (2005, Mar 03). Retrieved from http://journal.thelouvertureproject.org/archives/list-of-famous-people-of-haitian-descent/